Estefania Acevedo , PA
Physician Assistant (PA)
Internal Medicine
Specialty
Geriatric Medicine,
Preventive Medicine
About Estefania Acevedo , PA
Estefania Acevedo, PA is a physician's assistant providing care to patients in Brownsville, Texas.
Patient Education Resources
I have high cholesterol. When should I consider starting a statin?
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
My father is taking levodopa for his Parkinson's Disease but his condition is worsening again. What can he do next?
Levodopa is the most commonly used medication for treating the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, it works by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain, which can help to improve symptoms such ...
Levodopa is the most commonly used medication for treating the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, it works by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain, which can help to improve symptoms such ...
What are new ways to monitor my glucose levels with diabetes?
There are several new ways to monitor glucose levels for people with diabetes, including:Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) - These devices measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid (the fluid b...
There are several new ways to monitor glucose levels for people with diabetes, including:Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) - These devices measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid (the fluid b...
What are treatment options for an enlarged prostate?
An enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition that affects many men as they age. Treatment options for an enlarged prostate will depend on the severity ...
An enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition that affects many men as they age. Treatment options for an enlarged prostate will depend on the severity ...
What medications can help control my glucose levels with diabetes type 2?
There are several different types of medications that can be used to help control glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including:Metformin: This is a medication that helps lower blood sugar ...
There are several different types of medications that can be used to help control glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including:Metformin: This is a medication that helps lower blood sugar ...